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I think American people should turn public opinion against having such an “ally”, maybe then the politicians will take a notice
by option 7y ago
I think American people should turn public opinion against having such an “ally”, maybe then the politicians will take a notice
- enraged_camel 7y agoThis has proven difficult due to the Saudi’s strong ties to the US financial system. They buy tons of military equipment, and on the commercial side their sovereign fund bankrolls tech giants like Uber.
- njarboe 7y agoAnd until very recently the US imported more than half its daily oil usage. Now it is a net exporter. The Saudis controlled the oil market. American oil from fracking has recently changed that, however, and gives the US a better chance of cutting ties without existential threat to its economy.
- Red_Leaves_Flyy 7y agoCould state laws be used to break up these unholy unions or is that federal?
- chriscappuccio 7y agoThe Saudis trade oil in USD. If they were to switch to the renminbi you would see a huge shift in US foreign policy.